does jogging bulk up legs?

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  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
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    Your legs are not going to bulk up when you're eating 1200-1500 calories and doing cross country running.

    Only if you carry an 80's Walkman in each hand. Wait, that bulks up your arms. You should be good then.

    hehehe
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
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    Only if you carry an 80's Walkman in each hand. Wait, that bulks up your arms. You should be good then.

    Best thread reference ever.

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  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
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    Bump.


    I will be back later for entertainment.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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    Yes. You're doomed. Ask the Germans.


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  • ashleen7
    ashleen7 Posts: 258 Member
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    I'm free!

    Just love Are You Being Served?!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    yes.

    if by yes, you mean no.
  • quill16
    quill16 Posts: 373 Member
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    I run 5 miles a day plus swim. My legs are definitely toned and muscular. I am able to zip up tall boots ,so they are not so bulky they look overly bulky like a body builders.
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
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    Nope, if anything your legs will lean out. The only way they will bulk up is if you start doing some leg weights, like squats, lunges, leg press, leg extension, etc.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
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    Nope, if anything your legs will lean out. The only way they will bulk up is if you start doing some leg weights, like squats, lunges, leg press, leg extension, etc.

    No.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
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    Omg yes! Stop running now! My legs got sooooo bulky.

    Oh wait-by bulky you meant lost 4" of fat (per leg) right?
  • frostypaws
    frostypaws Posts: 11 Member
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    I think it's possible for your legs to thicken a bit. I joined the fitness challenge at work and just got measured the other day (at day 45). All I've been doing is running for fitness. The weight went down along with 2 inches off my waist, but the thigh measurement went up 1inch. So maybe...
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
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    Yep You are Doomed!!!! Look what happened to my legs:noway: !!!!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
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    Just love Are You Being Served?!

    Me too!!! It used to be my favourite show. Are you being served and keeping up appearances!
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
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    :huh:

    really?

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  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
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    No, no it doesn't. Also, you're a teenager, eat more.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
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    Lets say, hypothetically, the answer was yes. Would you honestly stop doing something you seem to enjoy and is great for your health because your legs might appear more muscular?

    If yes well then...yeah

    If no then who the hell cares.
  • chandanista
    chandanista Posts: 986 Member
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    Had to double check and make sure the OP was a different poster from this thread, earlier today

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1087026-will-jogging-makes-your-legs-bigger
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
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    Nope, if anything your legs will lean out. The only way they will bulk up is if you start doing some leg weights, like squats, lunges, leg press, leg extension, etc.

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  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
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    Nope, if anything your legs will lean out. The only way they will bulk up is if you start doing some leg weights, like squats, lunges, leg press, leg extension, etc.


    What!? Nope!
  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
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    OP - keep doing what you're doing. You'll be fine.

    Don't be afraid to eat more though if you're that active.

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